2007 Car-b-que

The mission team just finished its part in the 3rd Annual Car-b-que.
All of the team members worked really hard and we are very proud of
them. Thanks also to the parents who helped out with the cooking and
serving of food. This was a very successful afternoon for the mission team. The Car-b-que was a great opportunity to talk with people who have never been to our church. It was exciting just watching various individuals off to the side talking together with our visitors. My son and I were very happy to see a friend that he invited at the show and were thrilled when his motorcycle won first place. Thanks to all who came out to support this event. If you click on Car-b-que it will take you to all of the Car-b-que pictures.

Taco Dinner

We just completed our first fund raiser dinner and it went really well. I believe this is the first time we did tacos. We also raised over $1,000. At times, when we think about how much money we have to raise and how little time we have, it is overwhelming. It seems that with the first commitment to do one of these trips the enemy begins his opposition. But our God has seen us through before and He is able to meet our needs again. I ask prayer for all of our team members and especially for Pastor Chuck and Pat. This is a really big responsibility for both of them. Pray that God will meet the financial needs, for Chuck and Pat as they prepare to lead this trip, safety for each member as they work to raise the funds needed, and safety as we go.

A special thanks to the parents and kids who worked very hard to make this diner work. Some of the parents showed skills that we did not know they had. Many of the middle and high school youth also helped out. We are really proud of how our youth are more than willing to help out with ministries like this. Some of them have already been on a summer mission trip and others are too young to go. Hang in there guys, soon enough you will be old enough and we look forward to that time when you can also go.

A memory from a trip gone by

Mexico 2005

You took me to a place I didn’t want to go.
You put people in my life I didn’t want to know.
You put me to a task I didn’t want to do.
You did all of this to point me back to you.

I gave you my heart and you changed my passion.
I gave you my feet and you changed my direction.
I gave you my life-you took it and ran.
Now I’m right where I should be-secure in your hand.

So take me where I don’t wanna go
Show me the people I don’t wanna know.
Make me do what I’m scared to do-
If that’s what it takes to keep me close to you.

Show me how to be YOU to the hurting.
I want more of you and less of me.
I know that it's only with you that I am anything-
I wanna live my life with you in the lead.

By Cindy Warren